Even as the Houston Rockets were playing their way to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference last season, it wasn't difficult to see them as a young team that was maybe a year or two away from serious championship contention.

But that wasn't the only topic that dominated the airwaves in the aftermath. In the morning of Game 7, Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-team deal. After three disappointing seasons with the Phoenix Suns, the 36-year-old has one last chance to chase a title.

"It's important to the entire Astros organization to send immediate support to our fellow Texans throughout the Hill Country during this devastating time," Astros owner and chairm

The NBA announced Monday that it has partnered with the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and the NBA Players' Association to provide $2 million in support toward relief efforts for those affected by the devastating flooding across the Texas Hill Country.

The Astros, Texans and Rockets all are making donations to help with both immediate and long-term needs after the deadly flooding in Central Texas.